tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post7315253447474646534..comments2024-03-02T13:01:38.633-05:00Comments on A Night's Dream of Books: Tour Book Review: The Writing Desk, by Rachel HauckMaria Beharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-28423427201763841282017-08-21T23:13:01.768-04:002017-08-21T23:13:01.768-04:00Hi, Verushka!
I see that there are a LOT of fans...Hi, Verushka! <br /><br />I see that there are a LOT of fans of the dual storyline type of plot! They're SO interesting, aren't they?<br /><br />When I was notified about this novel, I LOVED that it was about writing, and that there was a writing desk in the story! GREAT that you liked this, too!!<br /><br />Thanks for the nice comment!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)<br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-91281514904807353072017-08-21T23:10:30.482-04:002017-08-21T23:10:30.482-04:00Hi, Heather!
I think a LOT of us readers actually...Hi, Heather!<br /><br />I think a LOT of us readers actually LOVE sudh stories! they certainly are fascinating!! :) :)<br /><br />You're very welcome for my participation! Thanks for letting me know about this beautiful book!! <3 :)<br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-70713237433119584732017-08-21T23:09:00.168-04:002017-08-21T23:09:00.168-04:00Hi, Wendy!
Yeah, me, too!! They are really fascin...Hi, Wendy!<br /><br />Yeah, me, too!! They are really fascinating!! And yes, I did enjoy this one!<br /><br />Regarding the religious aspect of the plot, this book was very mellow. The Christians portrayed here were very gentle, loving folks, nothing at all like the stereotype -- which is unfortunately based on fact -- of Christians as rigidly self-righteous people who actually seem to be more Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-66860749302381434302017-08-20T07:11:52.792-04:002017-08-20T07:11:52.792-04:00Dual storylines when done well are so good. SO goo...Dual storylines when done well are so good. SO good! I like so much that this is about writing, and about a writing desk. Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-26722341392365898642017-08-19T19:08:25.744-04:002017-08-19T19:08:25.744-04:00I'm a big fan of dual storylines so that aspec...I'm a big fan of dual storylines so that aspect of this book really appeals to me. <br /><br />Thanks for being a part of the tour!Heather J @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09666308310774835580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-77878315600984893562017-08-17T16:45:47.985-04:002017-08-17T16:45:47.985-04:00I love books like this--dual time lines connected ...I love books like this--dual time lines connected by a person, place or thing. I am glad you enjoyed this one, Maria. I admit it being Christian Fiction gives me pause. I am glad to hear the religious aspect doesn't come across as preachy. Thank you for your insightful review, Maria.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-34385240848012985872017-08-17T13:19:42.568-04:002017-08-17T13:19:42.568-04:00Hi, Regine! Thanks for dropping by! Hi, Regine! Thanks for dropping by! Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-75387979643247221402017-08-17T13:19:11.347-04:002017-08-17T13:19:11.347-04:00Hi, Brittany!
This was my very first book by this...Hi, Brittany!<br /><br />This was my very first book by this author, and I would certainly like to read more! I thought the paralleled and contrasted lives of these two women were very well handled, and they kept me turning pages.<br /><br />I recommend this book to you, even with the objections I mentioned in my review!<br /><br />You're very welcome for the sharing! Thanks for the nice Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-47782129105210069282017-08-17T13:16:38.691-04:002017-08-17T13:16:38.691-04:00Hi, Brian!
Thanks so much for the compliment!! &l...Hi, Brian!<br /><br />Thanks so much for the compliment!! <3 :)<br /><br />Yes, this is indeed an original and creative plot. The lives of these two women are contrasted and paralleled in very interesting ways, and I really enjoyed reading this novel, in spite of the objections I mentioned in the review.<br /><br />The whole idea of forcing people to marry was indeed very popular in the Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-37772721614359606612017-08-16T10:57:52.660-04:002017-08-16T10:57:52.660-04:00I have never read a book by Rachel Hauck nor have ...I have never read a book by Rachel Hauck nor have I ever heard of this book but I'm glad that you enjoyed it! It sounds really interesting and I might have to check it out. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, <br />~<a href="http://www.bookrambles.com/" rel="nofollow">Brittany @ Brittany's Book Rambles</a>brittanysbookrambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706853763674818696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5276110560172164522.post-29536325106896411342017-08-16T06:59:01.484-04:002017-08-16T06:59:01.484-04:00Great review Maria.
This sounds different and cre...Great review Maria.<br /><br />This sounds different and creative. <br /><br />I have been reading a lot of Victorian Literature lately and the idea of arraigned marriages, sometimes pushed on people comes up a lot. Even if the participants had some choice, they were often very young and very susceptible to pressure. The thought of entering into a marriage like that is inconceivable. It sounds Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com